The smartphone in your pocket is more than just a device for communication or entertainment. When used correctly, it’s a tool that can provide a lifeline in emergencies. Aside from the best emergency ...

Google has added a new feature to Emergency SOS on Android that prevents devices from accidentally dialing 911. The feature aims to reduce unintentional calls made to emergency services after the ...

Google has announced an update for Android’s Emergency SOS feature after an influx of false calls across the UK. The company hasn’t detailed what changes it will make but says the update will address ...

Google has been working on improving Android’s emergency features for a while now, but that’s not been without some problems. After authorities asked Google to make changes following an influx of ...

Emergency calls are a crucial function of your smartphone, and many brands have made efforts to make those calls more accessible in an emergency. But Android’s “Emergency SOS” feature is currently ...

Each errant 999 call can take 20 minutes to investigate, taking resources away from callers that actually require help. Each errant 999 call can take 20 minutes to investigate, taking resources away ...

Google Messages app is preparing to let users send emergency SOS messages via satellite connectivity. Placeholder elements for the service have appeared in the app. Google has already confirmed that ...